Taron Johnson injury: Bills CB goes down after scary head-to-head contact vs. Broncos

Buffalo Bills cornerback Taron Johnson exited Sunday’s AFC Wild Card Round game against the Denver Broncos in the first quarter after making head-to-head contact with Broncos running back Javonte Williams.

Helmet-to-helmet contact between Javonte Williams and Taron Johnson. Johnson stayed down after the play and is being tended to. pic.twitter.com/1EIQGeAxvF

— Arye Pulli (@AryePulliNFL) January 12, 2025

Johnson walked off the field under his own power and went into the blue medical tent. Johnson cleared concussion protocol but is questionable to return with a neck injury.

The 28-year-old is one the better slot cornerbacks in the NFL and a huge part of Buffalo’s defense. Johnson suited up in 12 games this season. He recorded 65 tackles (42 solo), two interceptions, a pick sick, one sack and five passes defended. Johnson earned second-team All-Pro honors in 2023, the first year the position was recognized by the AP.

Taron Johnson gets Bills teammates going ahead of AFC Wild Card vs. Broncos

Johnson, a vocal leader on the defensive side of the ball, was firing up his teammates before taking the field.

“I’m playing for everyone out there. I’m giving it everything I got.”

Taron Johnson firing up the DBs.#Bills #BillsMafia pic.twitter.com/kEPdWRdLyI

— AJ Feldman (@AJFeldmanTV) January 12, 2025

“I’m playing for everyone out there,” Johnson said, via AJ Feldman of News 8 WROC. “I’m giving it everything I got.”

The Bills are looking to win their sixth playoff game under head coach Sean McDermott and advance to the AFC Divisional Round for the fifth consecutive season.